WHO IS THE DBE? DBE stands for Department of Basic Education. It’s the government department in charge of schools and …
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Matric Exam Timetable for October/November 2025
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has released the official timetable for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, scheduled …
Read More »Court Clears Way for Matric Results Release
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) initially blocked the release of the 2024 matric results due to a directive from …
Read More »How to Study Smart for Matric Exams: A Guide for Grade 12s
Matric is the most important academic year for South African high school students. It can open doors to university, bursaries, …
Read More »What Do You Get After Writing Matric Exam?
After writing the Matric exams (Grade 12 final exams) in South Africa, you receive a National Senior Certificate (NSC) if …
Read More »What “Higher Certificate Pass” Means in Matric Results
A Higher Certificate Pass in matric results means that a student has passed their National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams but …
Read More »What “Diploma Pass” Means in Matric Results
A Diploma Pass in matric results means that a student has met the requirements to study towards a diploma at …
Read More »What “Bachelor Pass” Means in Matric Results
In your matric (Grade 12) results, a “Bachelor’s Pass” (also known as a Bachelor’s Degree Pass) means you have met …
Read More »May/June Matric Results Date Confirmed 2025
The May/June Matric Rewrite Results are typically released in August. All information will be pre-announced on the Department of Basic …
Read More »How to Apply for Matric Upgrade
WHAT DOES IT MEAN? A matric upgrade allows you to improve your Grade 12 results by redoing certain subjects or …
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